Graphene Can Be Used To Make Electrically Conductive Silk And More

The possible applications for graphene are still being investigated. Though it has already been proven to be a groundbreaking substance in many ways. It has been said that graphene could very well completely revolutionize our everyday life. Though it was discovered only back in 2004, it has already come a long way as far as research.

It is an ultra-light weight material, but it has strength; it's said to be up to 200 times stronger than steel. Despite its strength though, it is very flexible and it is also transparent. It really is a fascinating substance which many researchers are still investigating to see how it can be used in various settings.

Graphene was recently fed to silkworms who were then able to produce electrically-conductive silk that was extremely strong. And it's been suggested that the new material could be used to make clothes that might have embedded electronics, or it could be used for medical implants.

The researchers fed the silkworms graphene and carbon nanotubes. By doing this, they were able to manipulate the properties of the silk. They also say that the graphene silk is up to 50 percent stronger than traditional silk. The study was led by researchers at Tsinghua University, under the direction of Yingying Zhang.

Whether it is wearable tech, semi-transparent phones, lightweight planes, or electric sports cars etc, there are countless ways that graphene might be able to be utilized for many products in the future. It is no wonder that many have said that graphene might be the most remarkable substance that has ever been discovered.

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sources:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/what-is-graphene-and-how-will-it-shape-the-future-of-tech/
http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/explore/what-can-graphene-do/
http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-graphene-fed-silkworms-produce-super-strong-electrically-conductive-silk-2274030